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Hotel Kalken

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring El Calafate

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Front of property
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Snack bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Teniente Valentin Feilberg 119, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Gnome Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

Heart of El Calafate.A stay at this Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos hotel places you steps from Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Avenue del Libertador. Gnome Village and Anfiteatro Del Bosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calafate Fishing - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Laguna Nimez - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yeti Ice Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heladeria Acuarela - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kalken

3-star hotel perfect for exploring El Calafate
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Hotel Kalken also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Hotel Kalken was completed in May 2019.

This 3-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kalken offers 53 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kalken El Calafate
Kalken El Calafate
Hotel Kalken Hotel
Hotel Kalken El Calafate
Hotel Kalken Hotel El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Kalken to the airport?

Hotel Kalken is 13.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Kalken have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Kalken offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Hotel Kalken offer free breakfast?

Hotel Kalken offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kalken?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Club El Calafate (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kalken?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Kalken?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Kalken have a pool?

Hotel Kalken does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Kalken have a restaurant?

Hotel Kalken is home to Shome, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Hotel Kalken have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Kalken to downtown El Calafate?

Hotel Kalken is 0.3 mi away from El Calafate.

Hotel Kalken Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 228 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JEFFERSON RICARDO PINHEIRO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Achei a funcionaria que trabalha no café da manhã um pouco rude. A localização é muito boa, tem estacionamento e o café da manhã é bom. O quarto é espaçoso, porém nos colocaram 2 camas de solteiro juntas, ao invés de uma cama de casal.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Calafate Hideaway

Nice location a few blocks from the main drag. Near a park, relativeky small and quier. Goid value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

ANA PAULA, Florianópolis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well located in the downtown of El Calafate My bedroom was not ready at the time of the check in. The property needs some updates as the mattresses are old, pillows, the bedding sheets, blankets... and some of the staff are rude, especially the guy who was at the front desk on Sunday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the action. Reasonably priced. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly enough staff, but the bathrooms are barely serviceable and the place is so noisy. All of the doors are hollow and you can hear every conversation, door open and slam close. Also A/C and ground floor windows open mean anyone could climb in. You might save a few bucks, but you won’t sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was mostly great. The one problem was the room was too warm, and we couldn’t open the window wide to cool it off, because it was on a busy street with no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located in centre of town. Fairly basic, but comfortable and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shao

Traveled with family
Adequate. Serves our purpose
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

caralee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great hotel for our short stay in El Calafate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located, friendly staff and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gal

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dangerous and horrible hotel - recomend to avoid

This hotel was a scam. We felt extremely unsafe ending up with hotels.com stuff suggesting us to call the police and leave. Team was rude, lied to us on shortening out stay and was intimidating throughout our entire stay - especially the reservation center. The hotel also decided to charge 4 more nights after we left for no reason, telling us its hotels.com problem. Hotels.com explained it’s just Hotel Kalken taking our money and refusing to answer them for weeks. I would do everything to avoid Hotel Kalken at any cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to bus station and shops. A little bit of street noise like car alarms going off but to be expected from such a convenient location to busy downtown. We had a wonderdul stay and the staff were hardworking and went above and beyond to helpnus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leader at the hotel were very attentive. Jacob was awesome. Very personable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Nice hotel, near main Street, great service & good breakfast options.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex, San Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shiraz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We paid 50% deposit to Hotels.com but Hotel Kalken had no record of the payment We thus had to pay the full amount We request Hotel Kalken and Hotels.com to review and refund the 50% deposit to us
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Kanny

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee, Fitchburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, relatively quiet, five minute walk from the main drag. It takes a few minutes before the hot water in the shower flows. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ana Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness
A block away from the main street. Super convenient, clean, safe, great for a short stay with full day tours outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

babubhai

Traveled with group
Dated hotel Beds were fine hot shower dodgy shower handled
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024